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Our B-Schooled hosts are both seasoned consultants who have been on the SBC team for more than a decade. Erika Olson is a Harvard MBA and Chandler Arnold holds an MBA from the Stanford GSB.

B-Schooled now has more than a quarter million downloads!  Through B-Schooled, we have expanded upon the insight and advice we offer in our blog and weekly newsletter. You’ll learn how to pull together your personal-best business school materials, as well as make the most of your time once you enroll. B-Schooled also features interviews with current business school students and recent graduates, as well as other key players that are important throughout a candidate’s MBA admissions journey.

Many of our SBC podcasts have covered key facets of the SBC System , which has eight core modules. These features are explored across over 200 podcasts to date.

Episode NumberPodcast TitlePodcast CategorySBC System Module
214The Inside Scoop on HBS Essay Question One: B-Schooled Podcast Episode #214HBS MBA: Get the AdmitModule 4: Marketing YOU
213Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 3 of 3: B-Schooled episode 213Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into BothModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
212Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 2 of 3Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into BothModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
211Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 1 of 3Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into BothModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
210Preparing for a Years-Away MBA: B-Schooled Podcast Episode #210MBA Planning/ TimelineModule 1: Create the Partnership
209Advice for military (and other non-traditional) applicants, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 209Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & MoreModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
208Advice for military (and other non-traditional) applicants, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 208Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & MoreModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
207Executive MBA (EMBA) Programs: B-Schooled episode 207Non Full-Time: Executive MBA (EMBA) ApplicantsModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
206Pivoting from the private sector to the nonprofit/social sector with an MBA: B-Schooled episode 206MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
205https://www.stacyblackman.com/blog/b-schooled-podcast-205-10-tips-for-thriving-on-the-waitlist/After Application Submission: Waitlisted MBA ApplicantsModule 8: Navigating Decisions
204Stacy Blackman on entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 204MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
203How watching the Grammys might help you get into B School: B-Schooled episode 203MBA Planning/ TimelineModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
20212 To-Do's for MBA admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 202 (replay)After Application Submission: Decision NavigatingModule 8: Navigating Decisions
20112 To-Do's for MBA admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 201 (replay)After Application Submission: Decision NavigatingModule 8: Navigating Decisions
200An Early SBC client looks back after almost 20 years: B-Schooled episode 200MBA Admit Success StoriesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
199Be authentic, be bold and have a solid plan (Part 3 of 3): B-Schooled episode 199Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
198Be authentic, be bold and have a solid plan (Part 2 of 3): B-Schooled episode 198HBS MBA: Get the AdmitModule 1: Create the Partnership
197Be authentic, be bold and have a solid plan (Part 1 of 3): B-Schooled episode 197!Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
196Choosing between MBA programs: B-Schooled episode 196MBA Application Strategy: School SelectionModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
195Food, wine, and entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 195MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
194Preparing for an HBS MBA interview: B-Schooled episode 194After Application Submission: HBS Interview PrepModule 7: Interview Prep
193GRE/GMAT Critical Reasoning Questions – The Logical Fallacy To Be Prepared For: B-Schooled episode 193MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test PrepModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
192Do's & don'ts for last-minute MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 192MBA Application- FinalizingModule 6: Flight Test
191Using an MBA in Corporate Social Responsibility: B-Schooled episode 191MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
190How to edit MBA materials down: B-Schooled episode 190MBA Application- FinalizingModule 6: Flight Test
189What to do ONE MONTH before the deadline: B-Schooled episode 189MBA Application- FinalizingModule 6: Flight Test
188Ace your MBA video essays: B-Schooled episode 188MBA Application Strategy: Video EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
187Dealing with application stress and anxiety: B-Schooled episode 187Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
186Communicating MBA program knowledge & fit: B-Schooled episode 186MBA Application Strategy: Proof of LoveModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
185First sentences in your MBA essays: B-Schooled episode 185MBA Application Strategy: EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
184How personal should you get in your MBA essays?: B-Schooled episode 184MBA Application Strategy: EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
183Using an MBA at a leading global brand: B-Schooled episode 183MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
182Updates on the new shorter GRE and GMAT tests: B-Schooled episode 182MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test PrepModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
181Reflections from my 20-year HBS MBA reunion - part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 181HBS MBA: Get the AdmitModule 1: Create the Partnership
180Reflections from my 20-year HBS MBA reunion - part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 180HBS MBA: Get the AdmitModule 1: Create the Partnership
179What do you bring to an MBA Program?: B-Schooled episode 179Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
178Lessons from SBC alums after their first year (Part Two): B-Schooled episode 178MBA Admit Success StoriesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
177Lessons from SBC alums after their first year (Part One): B-Schooled episode 177MBA Admit Success StoriesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
176Before you submit your Round 1 MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 176Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting SubmitModule 6: Flight Test
175Making sure your MBA application is clear, consistent and cohesive: B-Schooled episode 175MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
174Communicating why you want an MBA: B-Schooled episode 174MBA Application Strategy: Proof of LoveModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
173Advice for MBAs interested in economic development and real estate: B-Schooled episode 173MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
172Spotlight on UCLA Anderson with Assistant Dean Alex Lawrence: B-Schooled - Get Your MBA Admit - Episode 172Conversations: MBA Program Admissions RepsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
171School selection and program strengths: B-Schooled episode 171MBA Application Strategy: School SelectionModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
170What to do when you get stuck (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 170Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
169What to do when you get stuck (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 169Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
168Spotlight on MIT Sloan: B-Schooled - Get Your MBA Admit - Episode 168MBA Application Strategy: School SelectionModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
167The 5-paragraph MBA essay: B-Schooled episode 167MBA Application Strategy: EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
166MBA career goals: B-Schooled episode 166MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
165MBA in space—Using an MBA in emerging sectors: B-Schooled episode 165MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
164ChatGPT and your MBA essays: B-Schooled episode 164MBA Application Strategy: EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
163Highlighting what you've learned + how you've grown: B-Schooled episode 163Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
162How to address red flags in your MBA candidacy (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 162MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
161Write the MBA essay that scares you: B-Schooled episode 161Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
160Spotlight on Notre Dame - Mendoza: B-Schooled episode 160Conversations: MBA Program Admissions RepsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
159Leadership lessons from a Navy SEAL + Stanford GSB grad: B-Schooled Episode 159MBA Admit Success StoriesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
158How to address red flags in your MBA candidacy (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 158MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
15712 MBA program considerations *beyond* the rankings (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 157MBA Application Strategy: School SelectionModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
156Spotlight on Michigan Ross: B-Schooled episode 156MBA Application Strategy: School SelectionModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
15512 MBA program considerations *beyond* the rankings (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 155MBA Application Strategy: School SelectionModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
154Dinged everywhere? 5 paths forward (replay): B-Schooled episode 154After Application Submission: Dinged and ReapplicationModule 8: Navigating Decisions
153Connecting with MBA students, faculty and alums: B-Schooled episode 153MBA Application Strategy: NetworkingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
152Spotlight on Stanford GSB: B-Schooled episode 152Stanford GSB: Get the AdmitModule 1: Create the Partnership
151Using an MBA in education--A conversation with Recy Dunn: B-Schooled episode 151MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
150Business School and the Entrepreneurial Journey: B-Schooled episode 150MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
149Spotlight on Columbia Business School: B-Schooled episode 149MBA Application Strategy: School SelectionModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
148Advice for Wharton's TBD group interview from a person who helped create it: B-Schooled episode 148After Application Submission: Wharton TBD InterviewModule 7: Interview Prep
147Developing your personal MBA soundbite: B-Schooled episode 147Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
146Standing out from the MBA competition: B-Schooled 146Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
145MBA waitlist advice (replay): B-Schooled episode 145After Application Submission: Waitlist GuidanceModule 8: Navigating Decisions
14410 tips if you have 6 months before you apply (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 144MBA Application Strategy: Planning AheadModule 1: Create the Partnership
14310 tips if you have 6 months before you apply (Part 1): B-Schooled episode 143MBA Application Strategy: Planning AheadModule 1: Create the Partnership
142Round 3 (or final round) considerations: B-Schooled episode 142MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1?Module 1: Create the Partnership
141Top 10 things before submitting your application: B-Schooled episode 141Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting SubmitModule 6: Flight Test
140Advice from a former adcom, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 140MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
139Advice from a former MBA adcom, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 139MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
138Doubting yourself? This could be a great thing, Part 2: B-Schooled episode 138Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
137Doubting yourself? This could be a great thing, Part 1: B-Schooled episode 137Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
136Reapplying (2022 update): B-Schooled episode 136After Application Submission: Dinged and ReapplicationModule 8: Navigating Decisions
135MBA interview advice, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 135 (replay)After Application Submission: Interview PrepModule 7: Interview Prep
134Ten things I wish I'd known about recommendations when applying, Part 2: B-Schooled episode 134MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs)Module 3: Your Personal Strategy
133Ten things I wish I'd known about recommendations when applying: B-Schooled episode 133MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs)Module 3: Your Personal Strategy
132MBA interview advice, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 132 (replay)After Application Submission: Interview PrepModule 7: Interview Prep
131MBA career goal madlibs: B-Schooled episode 131MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
1306 things you think you know about MBA essays (but might not): B-Schooled episode 130MBA Application Strategy: EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
129Time and energy wasters (replay): B-Schooled episode 129MBA Application Strategy: Planning AheadModule 1: Create the Partnership
128Single-Employer Career Narratives: B-Schooled episode 128MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
127How to pick the right recommenders (replay): B-Schooled episode 127MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs)Module 3: Your Personal Strategy
126Things you’re scared to talk about (and why you REALLY should) Part Two: B-Schooled episode 126Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
125Things you’re scared to talk about (and why you REALLY should) Part One: B-Schooled episode 125Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
124How to write and talk about accomplishments: B-Schooled episode 124Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
123Tips for LGBTQ+ -- and other underrepresented -- applicants: B-Schooled episode 123Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & MoreModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
122What should you do with your life? (replay): B-Schooled episode 122Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
121GRE vocabulary prep: B-Schooled episode 121MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test PrepModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
120What makes you unique?: B-Schooled episode 120Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
119Data form do's and don'ts (replay): B-Schooled episode 119MBA Application Strategy: Data FormModule 4: Marketing YOU
118Tackling your main MBA essay (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode #118MBA Application Strategy: EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
117Tackling your main MBA essay (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode #117MBA Application Strategy: EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
116Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the MBA : B-Schooled episode 116Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & MoreModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
115Spotlight on Darden: B-Schooled episode 115Conversations: MBA Program Admissions RepsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
114How to MBA your resume (replay): B-Schooled episode 114MBA Application Strategy: ResumeModule 4: Marketing YOU
113Top 10 things I wish I’d known when applying (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 113MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
112Top 10 things I wish I’d known when applying (Part 1): B-Schooled episode 112MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
111Advice for differently abled MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 111Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & MoreModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
110Round 1 kickoff: B-Schooled episode 110MBA Application StrategyModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
109Disruptive technologies and the MBA: B-Schooled episode 109MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & InnovationModule 1: Create the Partnership
108Strengthening your quantitative profile (replay): B-Schooled episode 108MBA Application Strategy: Quant ChopsModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
107The inside scoop on short- and long-term career goals: B-Schooled episode 107MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
106MBA admissions test prep deep dive: B-Schooled episode 106MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test PrepModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
105Pro tips from 100+ episodes (from a successful applicant who listened to them all): B-Schooled episode 105Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
104The importance of extracurriculars and community service (replay): B-Schooled episode 104MBA Application Strategy: Extracurriculars & ServiceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
103The power of authenticity in MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 103Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
102Financing your MBA: B-Schooled episode 102Paying for the MBA: Financial Aid and ScholarshipModule 8: Navigating Decisions
101Interview with HBS/GSB admit Nick (replay): B-Schooled episode 101Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into BothModule 1: Create the Partnership
100100th episode - What 20 years of MBA trends mean for you, with Francesca Di Meglio: B-Schooled episode 100MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & InnovationModule 1: Create the Partnership
99Consulting interviews & MBA hiring trends with My Consulting Offer CEO Davis Nguyen: B-Schooled episode 99MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
98Consulting careers for MBAs, with My Consulting Offer CEO Davis Nguyen: B-Schooled episode 98MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
97HBS FAQs (& life advice) with Dawn Clare: B-Schooled episode 97HBS MBA: Get the AdmitModule 1: Create the Partnership
96Online MBA programs: B-Schooled episode 96Non Full-Time: Online MBAModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
95Waitlist do's and don'ts: B-Schooled episode 95After Application Submission: Waitlist GuidanceModule 8: Navigating Decisions
94Behavioral interviews: B-Schooled episode 94After Application Submission: Interview PrepModule 7: Interview Prep
93Dealing with dings: B-Schooled episode 93After Application Submission: Dinged and ReapplicationModule 8: Navigating Decisions
92MBA background checks: B-Schooled episode 92After Application Submission: Background ChecksModule 8: Navigating Decisions
91Do MBA rankings matter? Part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 91MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & InnovationModule 1: Create the Partnership
90Do MBA rankings matter? Part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 90MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & InnovationModule 1: Create the Partnership
89Advice for younger MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 89MBA Application Strategy: Early or Mature CandidatesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
88Before you submit in Round 2: B-Schooled episode 88Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting SubmitModule 6: Flight Test
87Advice for older MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 87MBA Application Strategy: Early or Mature CandidatesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
86Spotlight on Kellogg: B-Schooled episode 86Conversations: MBA Program Admissions RepsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
85Spotlight on Rice Jones: B-Schooled episode 85Conversations: MBA Program Admissions RepsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
84Spotlight on Fuqua: B-Schooled episode 84Conversations: MBA Program Admissions RepsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
83Spotlight on Booth: B-Schooled episode 83Conversations: MBA Program Admissions RepsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
82Interview with UT McCombs Adcom MD, Rodrigo Malta: B-Schooled episode 82Conversations: MBA Program Admissions RepsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
81Spotlight on Tuck: B-Schooled episode 81Conversations: MBA Program Admissions RepsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
80Spotlight on Wharton: B-Schooled episode 80Wharton MBA- Intel from Former AdComModule 1: Create the Partnership
79Interview with Cooper, current CMU Tepper student: B-Schooled episode 79MBA Application Strategy: School SelectionModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
78Unique recommender situations: B-Schooled episode 78MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs)Module 3: Your Personal Strategy
77Interview Prep Do's & Don'ts: B-Schooled Episode 77MBA Application StrategyModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
76What to do after a ding: B-Schooled episode 76After Application Submission: Dinged and ReapplicationModule 8: Navigating Decisions
75Interview with Jenny, Wharton/CBS admit: B-Schooled episode 75MBA Admit Success StoriesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
74Round 2 2021-22: B-Schooled episode 74MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1?Module 1: Create the Partnership
733 Round 1 submission do's and don'ts: B-Schooled episode 73MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1?Module 1: Create the Partnership
72Interview with HBS/GSB/Haas/Yale admit Maddy: B-Schooled episode 72MBA Admit Success StoriesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
71Round 1 vs. Round 2: B-Schooled episode 71MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1?Module 1: Create the Partnership
70Why now for your MBA? : B-Schooled episode 70MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & InnovationModule 1: Create the Partnership
69The STAR method for essays and interview questions: B-Schooled episode 69MBA Application Strategy: EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
68Think like the admissions committee: B-Schooled episode 68MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
67Powerful resume writing: B-Schooled episode 67MBA Application Strategy: ResumeModule 4: Marketing YOU
66Interview with Mike, SBC client and CBS Class of 2023 admit: B-Schooled episode 66SBC Client LessonsModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
65Career narratives for MBA applicants with several employers: B-Schooled episode 65MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
64European MBA programs - FAQs: B-Schooled episode 64European MBA ProgramsModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
635 MBA applicant pitfalls: B-Schooled episode 63MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
62The HBS essay: B-Schooled episode 62HBS MBA: Get the AdmitModule 1: Create the Partnership
61The importance of extracurriculars (2021 update): B-Schooled episode 61MBA Application Strategy: Extracurriculars & ServiceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
60Calling all social impact applicants!: B-Schooled episode 60Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & MoreModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
59Things to do now that Round 1 is here: B-Schooled episode 59Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting SubmitModule 6: Flight Test
582021-22 application year trends so far: B-Schooled episode 58MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & InnovationModule 1: Create the Partnership
57Ryan Price of MBA Secrets' wild application ride: B-Schooled episode 57Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
56European MBA programs -- an overview: B-Schooled episode 56European MBA ProgramsModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
55Executive MBA programs (EMBAs): B-Schooled episode 55Non Full-Time: Executive MBA (EMBA) ApplicantsModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
54Dual HBS/GSB admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 54Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into BothModule 1: Create the Partnership
53Stacy Blackman on entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 53MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
52Dual HBS/GSB admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 52Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into BothModule 1: Create the Partnership
519 types of MBA hopefuls that should work with an admissions consultant: B-Schooled episode 51MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
505 paths forward if you've been dinged: B-Schooled episode 50After Application Submission: Dinged and ReapplicationModule 8: Navigating Decisions
4912 to do's for MBA admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 49MBA Application Strategy: Planning AheadModule 1: Create the Partnership
4812 to do's for MBA admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 48MBA Application Strategy: Planning AheadModule 1: Create the Partnership
47Planning for a years-away MBA: B-Schooled episode 47MBA Application Strategy: Planning AheadModule 1: Create the Partnership
46Social media & your MBA candidacy: B-Schooled episode 46MBA Application Strategy: Social MediaModule 4: Marketing YOU
45How to approach the "Bird in Hand" dilemma: B-Schooled episode 45After Application Submission: Decision NavigatingModule 8: Navigating Decisions
44Negotiating merit scholarships: B-Schooled episode 44Paying for the MBA: Financial Aid and ScholarshipModule 8: Navigating Decisions
43Similar MBA candidates, different outcomes: B-Schooled episode 43MBA Admit Success StoriesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
42Wharton's team-based discussion interviews: B-schooled episode 42After Application Submission: Wharton TBD InterviewModule 7: Interview Prep
41HBS interviews: B-Schooled episode 41After Application Submission: HBS Interview PrepModule 7: Interview Prep
40Round 3 (or final round) considerations: B-Schooled episode 40MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1?Module 1: Create the Partnership
39Deciding between MBA programs: B-Schooled episode 39After Application Submission: Decision NavigatingModule 8: Navigating Decisions
38For waitlisted applicants: B-Schooled episode 38After Application Submission: Waitlisted MBA ApplicantsModule 8: Navigating Decisions
37A real application review, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 37MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
36A real application review - part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 36MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
35Last-minute applications: B-Schooled episode 35Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting SubmitModule 6: Flight Test
34Underrepresented minority applicants and the MBA: A conversation with Roxanne Mendez, Executive Director of the Riordan Programs : B-Schooled episode 34Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & MoreModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
33How personal is too personal in MBA essays? : B-Schooled episode 33Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
32What do you bring to an MBA program? : B-Schooled episode 32Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
31Tips for editing down essays & application responses: B-Schooled episode 31Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting SubmitModule 6: Flight Test
30Communicating MBA program knowledge & fit: B-Schooled episode 30MBA Application Strategy: Proof of LoveModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
29Communicating why you need an MBA : B-Schooled episode 29MBA Application Strategy: Proof of LoveModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
28MBA interview advice, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 28After Application Submission: Interview PrepModule 7: Interview Prep
27What’s on Your Mind: An Admissions Test Q&A: B-Schooled episode 27MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test PrepModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
26MBA interview advice, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 26After Application Submission: Interview PrepModule 7: Interview Prep
25Part-time programs: B-Schooled episode 25Non Full-Time: Part-Time MBA ApplicantsModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
24Coping with first dings: B-Schooled episode 24After Application Submission: Dinged and ReapplicationModule 8: Navigating Decisions
23Admissions test (and other) anxieties: B-Schooled episode 23MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test PrepModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
22What to do (and not do) after you submit: B-Schooled episode 22After Application Submission: Interview PrepModule 7: Interview Prep
21Data form do's and don'ts: B-Schooled episode 21MBA Application Strategy: Data FormModule 4: Marketing YOU
20Video essays: B-Schooled episode 20MBA Application Strategy: Video EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
19Before you submit in Round 1... : B-Schooled episode 19Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting SubmitModule 6: Flight Test
18Career goals: B-Schooled episode 18MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal GuidanceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
17Reapplying: B-Schooled episode 17After Application Submission: Dinged and ReapplicationModule 8: Navigating Decisions
16How to MBA your resume: B-Schooled episode 16MBA Application Strategy: ResumeModule 4: Marketing YOU
156 Essay-writing mistakes to avoid: B-Schooled episode 15MBA Application Strategy: EssaysModule 4: Marketing YOU
14What should you do with your life? (replay): B-Schooled episode 14Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
13Virtual info sessions -- are they valuable?: B-Schooled episode 13MBA Application Strategy: Proof of LoveModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
12How to pick the right recommenders: B-Schooled episode 12MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs)Module 3: Your Personal Strategy
11COVID Impacts: B-Schooled episode 11MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & InnovationModule 1: Create the Partnership
10Candidacy question marks, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 10MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
9Candidacy question marks, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 9MBA Application Strategy: Be CriticalModule 6: Flight Test
8Time and energy wasters: B-Schooled episode 8MBA Application Strategy: Planning AheadModule 1: Create the Partnership
7School selection and program strengths: B-Schooled episode 7MBA Application Strategy: School SelectionModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
6Strengthening your quantitative profile: B-Schooled episode 6MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test PrepModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
5Round 1 kickoff: B-Schooled episode 5MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1?Module 1: Create the Partnership
4How important are extracurriculars and community service? : B-Schooled episode 4MBA Application Strategy: Extracurriculars & ServiceModule 3: Your Personal Strategy
3Don't be Joe or Jane MBA: B-Schooled episode 3Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, OversharingModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
2Interview with Nick, SBC client and HBS Class of 2020 student: B-Schooled episode 2MBA Admit Success StoriesModule 2: 360 Personal Orbit
1Strengthen your candidacy before Round 1 deadlines: B-Schooled episode 1Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting SubmitModule 6: Flight Test

 

 


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The Scoop on College Senior MBA Programs

Over the past decade-plus, business schools have become increasingly keen to pique the interest of college senior MBA applicants. They realize that such candidates can make significant contributions to the classroom dynamic despite their ...